Tag: exchange

  • “80% Surge in Life Insurance Policies for Foreign Employment, NIA Statistics Show”

    “80% Surge in Life Insurance Policies for Foreign Employment, NIA Statistics Show”


     

    According to the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), the number of life insurance policies taken by individuals working abroad has increased by a significant 80.68 percent within a year. From Jestha 2079 to Jestha 2080, the number of life insurance policies subscribed for foreign employment rose from 876,541 to 1,583,746.

    Overall, there has been growth in both life and non-life insurance policies during this period. The total count of life insurance policies sold increased by 11.38 percent, reaching 14,069,937 by Jestha 2080, compared to 12,632,373 by the end of Jestha 2079.

     

  • NEPSE BOD Meeting Stalls Decision on Seven New Broker Memberships.

    NEPSE BOD Meeting Stalls Decision on Seven New Broker Memberships.


     

    The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) held this morning was unable to finalize the membership of seven new brokerage companies. The meeting, as confirmed by Company Secretary and Information Officer Murahari Parajuli, did not reach a decision on the discussed agendas.

     

  • NEPSE Drops 39.26 Points; RAWA Surges with Positive Circuit, MEL Hits Negative Circuit on Debut Trading Day.

    NEPSE Drops 39.26 Points; RAWA Surges with Positive Circuit, MEL Hits Negative Circuit on Debut Trading Day.


     

    .Today, the NEPSE index ended at 2,049.44, experiencing a decline of 39.26 points compared to the previous trading day. This translates to a loss of 1.88%. Yesterday, the index had gained 12.73 points. The trading day started with an opening of 2,090.38 and reached a high of 2,101.59 during intraday trading. However, it also dropped to a low of 2,046.55 before closing at 2,049.44. In total, there were 277 scrips traded through 53,103 transactions, with a turnover of Rs. 3.07 Arba, which is higher than the turnover of Rs. 2.57 Arba on the previous trading day.

     

  • Securities Board’s 4 Decisions on Ghorahi Cement’s IPO Lead to Nepal Police Investigation.

    Securities Board’s 4 Decisions on Ghorahi Cement’s IPO Lead to Nepal Police Investigation.


    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has taken several decisions regarding the public issue of Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited based on the findings of an investigation committee. It has been observed that certain investors applied for a significant number of shares without having sufficient funds in their bank accounts. These applicants, who are unrelated to the company’s directors, employees, or issuing entities, intended to deceive the general public. In light of this, SEBON will recommend an investigation into the fraudulent activities by the Nepal Police.

     

     

  • “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” Added to SEBON’s Pipeline; Nabil Bank to Collect Rs 3 Arba from the Issue.

    “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” Added to SEBON’s Pipeline; Nabil Bank to Collect Rs 3 Arba from the Issue.


     

    SEBON Adds “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” to Pipeline with Rs 3 Arba Size

    SEBON, the Securities Board of Nepal, has included “9% Nabil Debenture 2087” in its pipeline. The debenture has a total size of Rs 3 Arba. Nabil Bank Limited will issue 30 lakh units of debenture at Rs 1000 per unit. Out of these, 12 lakh units are reserved for the general public, while the remaining 18 lakh units are for private placement. The debenture will provide a 9% interest rate for a duration of 7 years.

  • NLG Insurance Company Granted 66% Right Shares Permission by Nepal Insurance Authority

    NLG Insurance Company Granted 66% Right Shares Permission by Nepal Insurance Authority


     

    NLG Insurance Company has received permission from the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) to issue 66% right shares. The company’s board meeting, held last Friday, approved the decision for capitalization. NLG Insurance will now seek approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) for the rights issuance. Once SEBON grants permission, the company will distribute the rightful shares to its shareholders.

     

  • 10 New Brokerage Houses Receive LOI from NEPSE in Second Phase

    10 New Brokerage Houses Receive LOI from NEPSE in Second Phase


     

    According to Giriraj Dahal, Head of Supervision at NEPSE, ten new brokerage houses have been granted preliminary licenses by the Nepal Stock Exchange. Dahal also mentioned that KBL Securities Limited has not applied for membership at NEPSE.

     

  • NEPSE Board Meeting to Discuss Approval for Seven Brokers and NEPSE-30 Index Operation Tomorrow.

    NEPSE Board Meeting to Discuss Approval for Seven Brokers and NEPSE-30 Index Operation Tomorrow.


     

    The Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has planned a meeting for Wednesday morning. The meeting will cover important topics such as granting final approval to seven broker companies and deciding on the operational details of the NEPSE-30 index. Murahari Parajuli, the Company Secretary and Information Officer at NEPSE, confirmed these agendas during a phone interview with Sharesansar.

     

  • SEBON Grants IPO Approval to Five Companies, Including Two Life Insurance, Two Hydropower, and One Investment Sector Firm.

    SEBON Grants IPO Approval to Five Companies, Including Two Life Insurance, Two Hydropower, and One Investment Sector Firm.


     

    SEBON Approves IPO Issue of 5 Companies; Hathway Investment Nepal to Raise Rs. 14.62 Crores

    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has given its approval for the initial public offering (IPO) of five different companies. One of them, Hathway Investment Nepal Limited, plans to issue 29.25 lakh shares at a par value of Rs. 50 per share. This will raise approximately Rs. 14.62 crores for the company, which accounts for 12.5% of its total issued capital. Currently, Hathway Investment Nepal has a paid-up capital of Rs. 1.02 Arba, and after the IPO allotment, it will increase to Rs. 1.17 Arba. Global IME Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this IPO. The proposal received SEBON’s approval on Ashad 17.

  • Nepal Rastra Bank Issues Rs. 20 Arba Reverse Repo for the Fourth Time

    Nepal Rastra Bank Issues Rs. 20 Arba Reverse Repo for the Fourth Time


     

    Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has responded to the accumulation of excess liquidity in the banking system by issuing another reverse repo. After previously issuing reverse repos on two separate occasions, NRB has now introduced Rs. 20 Arba on Tuesday. The reverse repo is a monetary tool utilized to absorb surplus liquidity and bring stability to the system. Considering there is approximately Rs. 40 Arba of excess liquidity in the system, this marks the fourth reverse repo issued by NRB during the current financial year.

     

  • NEPSE Closes with 0.61% Gain, All Sectors Green

    NEPSE Closes with 0.61% Gain, All Sectors Green


     

    Today, the NEPSE index, which measures the performance of the Nepalese stock market, closed at 2,088.70 points. It gained 12.73 points compared to the previous trading day, resulting in a 0.61% increase. Yesterday, the index had experienced a loss of 21.32 points.

    The trading day started with an opening index value of 2,079.42. Throughout the day, the index reached its highest point at 2,104.38 and its lowest point at 2,067.22 before settling at 2,088.70 at the end of trading.

    A total of 282 different scrips were traded, and there were 46,731 transactions. In terms of shares, a total of 6,450,934 were exchanged, equivalent to a turnover of Rs. 2.57 Arba. However, this turnover amount is lower than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 4.05 Arba.

     

  • “Last Day to Claim Dividend: Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) Announces 26.3158% Dividend for Shareholders at 28th AGM”

    “Last Day to Claim Dividend: Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) Announces 26.3158% Dividend for Shareholders at 28th AGM”


    Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has announced that today is the final day for shareholders to claim the proposed dividend.

    The company has scheduled its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 31st of Ashad, 2080. The meeting will take place at the company’s head office in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, commencing at 3 pm.

    Among the various agenda items, the AGM will approve a dividend of 26.3158% for the fiscal year 2078/79. This decision was made during a board of directors meeting on Baisakh 29. The proposed dividend includes 25% bonus shares and 1.3158% cash dividend (for tax purposes). The current paid-up capital of CIT is Rs 4,251,000,576. Additionally, the AGM will also involve the election of a director and the appointment of a representative to sign the decision book on behalf of the shareholders and directors.

    The book closure date for dividend entitlement is Ashad 19. Shareholders who hold shares until today are eligible to receive the dividend and can also participate in the AGM.